When people consider Las Vegas, they visualize a casino with wealthy people with stunning girls around them, betting their money and partying all night. However, it is not only about that. No wonder fun is unlimited here, but also the crime rate here is also mounting. A Las Vegas criminal defense attorney is therefore a highly demanded person. The job of a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer is to help his client to get out of all the trouble. Court hearings are held and the jury decides whether the person is guilty or non guilty. However, before you enter the courtroom, you must know the courtroom etiquettes. After all, nothing can be more awkward than appearing as a manner less person in front of the judge. Following are some guidelines that will help you to maintain appropriate courtroom etiquettes;

• Cleanliness is the most primary of all etiquettes. Of course, this must be something you’d think of as the basic part, but this is as essential as all the rest. Brush your teeth before the hearing, wear neat clothes and never smoke just a while before your session is to be held. Shave if you do not have a beard or a moustache.

• Wear nice clothing. Your attire shows your real personality. Even though a suit and a tie would do, but is not necessary at all times. A crisp shirt, neatly tucked in would be a perfect avatar. Women should also dress up semi formal, just to denote respect to the court and the jury. Women should wear modest clothes and a little conservative, do not overdress or wear something that may be revealing.

• Respect the judge. Now this does not end at ‘all rise!’ You must never break off the judge. Let him/her speak and wait for your time. The judge might cut you off but for the sake of your image on him/her you must not do the same. Also you must never argue with the judge. Keep in mind, if he/she is addressing something that is not in your favor, pleading and arguing will not do you any good.

• Always refer to the lawyers as “sir” and “ma’am”. As for the judge, never even think of addressing him/her without the title “your honor”. This is the only title you should refer to him/her with, “sir” or “ma’am” will not do.

• You must never talk until you are asked to do so. Stay seated and do not make a sound until you are asked to stand in the witness stand for the questioning. Even though a few people might interrupt the session to gain jury’s attention, this is not a sensible act.

• When you are being interrogated, you must speak clearly and appropriately. Make use of courtesy words. Say thank you to the judge, but do not keep saying it to make him/her irritated. Use “yes” and “no”, instead of “yup” or “nope”. Also address the lawyers with etiquettes. For example, use “Mr. Martin” instead of “Marty”.

• When you stand up for the judge, stand stand. Also you must not sit before the judge sits down.

• Switch off your mobile phones or at least set them at silent mode when the hearing is about to be held. When you have to answer your phone, move out of the courtroom.

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